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Eastbound US 54 near Brazito closed due to crash Eastbound lanes of U.S. 54 are closed at Route E in Cole County at the site of a traffic accident. Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 12:45pm

Jefferson City man charged after chase ends in K-9 apprehension Malcolm Mayes, 24, of Jefferson City, is facing multiple charges after a chase with authorities Friday. by News Tribune Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 11:30am

Jefferson City residents injured in weekend wrecks A Jefferson City man was hurt Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash in Cole County. Two women were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Friday in Morgan County. Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 10:50am

Annual hunting, fishing permits due to expire Annual Missouri hunting and fishing permits expire at the end of February, including 2019 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

University Extension hosting expo in Columbia Backyard gardeners and small-farm owners can choose from 20 sessions on topics related to horticulture, landscaping, animal care, natural resources and more during the fourth annual Mid-MO Expo, scheduled 8:30 a. Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

LU works to attract more freshmen, retain students Given declining enrollment and low graduation and retention rates, Lincoln University is working to recruit more freshmen and better monitor and assist its first-year students. by Phillip Sitter Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 11:09pm

Fathers, daughters hit the dance floor at annual dance The girls didn't waste any time hitting the dance floor at Sunday's Immaculate Conception School Father-Daughter Dance. by Gerry Tritz Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 11:08pm

A volunteer's life for the Samaritan Center Shane Boessen has served as warehouse manager at the Samaritan Center since 2006. by Rebecca Martin Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 11:03pm

U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War achieves rank of colonel in National Guard The life and experiences of Henley native Noland Farmer are like many whose stories of military service followed a twisted and unpredictable route. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 11:00pm

Three arrested in multiple-county pursuit Three individuals were taken into custody following a police pursuit Saturday in Jefferson City.The Jefferson City Police Department received a call regarding a theft from Kohl's around 1:30 p. Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 3:25am

Ministers to offer 'Ashes on the Street' for Ash Wednesday Three downtown Jefferson City churches will offer "Ashes on the Street" in observance of Ash Wednesday. Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 3:04am

Descendant of Dred Scott to speak at LU The great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott will speak Tuesday at Lincoln University, the university announced Friday. by News Tribune Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 2:15am

Vaping-related lung injuries fade from public eye Throughout the fall, health officials made a national push to intervene in an outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries. by Joe Gamm Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

New Missouri government IT leader grew one vocation from another It would be easy to describe Jeffrey Wann's professional history as binary, between the pillars of pastoring and information technology — binary like computer systems' data code language of zeroes and ones — but Wann's career has not been by the numbers. by Phillip Sitter Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri road work for Feb. 24-March 6 The following is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s listing of planned general highway maintenance and construction work in the Mid-Missouri area for Feb. Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

JC Schools focusing on raising student reading to grade levels or above Five years ago, the Jefferson City School District did not have any literacy resources, and teachers had to create their own curriculum. by Layne Stracener Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Eldon High School celebrates courtwarming Eldon High School celebrated courtwarming Feb. 14 with a pep assembly and basketball game against California. Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

4 to be inducted into Helias Hall of Fame Helias Catholic High School and the Foundation for the Benefit of Helias Catholic High School will induct four people into the Helias Hall of Fame at the Legacy Celebration gala, scheduled Feb. Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Ice Cream Factory opens in Jefferson City this week Here's the scoop: The new Ice Cream Factory in Jefferson City is opening this Saturday.The new ice cream shop at 701 Madison St. by Nicole Roberts Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:04am

BizBeat: Shelly Poe finds passion through new massage therapy business Shelly Poe has come a long way in nine months, from waiting tables to kickstarting her career with a new massage therapy business, Shelly Poe Massage Wellness. by Nicole Roberts Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:04am

BizBeat: Scooter's Coffee to celebrate grand opening Scooter's Coffee in Jefferson City opened in December, but to celebrate its debut location in the Capital City, the business will host a Grand Opening Week. by Nicole Roberts Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 12:04am

Cole County Emergency Management director retiring Bill Farr will retire Friday from full-time public service as he leaves his post as Cole County Emergency Management director. by Jeff Haldiman Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 10:55pm

River City Music Revival strengthens local musicians' bonds Saturday's River City Music Revival was a bonding experience for local musicians. Nine local bands performed over a 10-hour period during the first River City Music Revival. by Nicole Roberts Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 10:52pm